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Grin Grin

This is the central facility of Island City, designed by the worldly known architect Toyo Ito. Its organic shape is very distinctive and original.

[First-hand Learning Center: Grin Grin] Grin Grin is divided into blocks with different interiors and themes: the northern section is a free space with a large green area, the central section is mainly for exhibiting subtropical plants, and the south section is a workshop space where visitors can experience and learn how to grow plants. Among these three blocks, the central and south section will be charged to enter. The central section exhibits subtropical plants, orchids, and many other flowers and plants, as well as the paper kite butterflies. In the south section are subtropical fruits, flowers, and plants, and a water tank with tropical fishes and water plants. You may also go up the roof from the central and south section and view the whole park, the mountains, the sea, and the city.

INFORMATION

By JR: From Hakata Station, take the Nishitetsu Bus and get off at “Island City Chuo Koen-mae”
By Nishitetsu Bus: From “Tenjin Post Office” Bus Stop, take the bus passing the urban expressway and get off at “Island City Chuo Koen-mae”
By Car: Get off at Fukuoka Urban Expressway “Kashiihama Ramp” and turn left at “Kataosabashi” intersection, go straight for about 5 minutes
[Parking Lot Hours] April to October: 9:00 to 19:00 November to March: 9:00 to 18:00